Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sustainable Development Goal 16: Welcome to “The Enabler”!
by Jim Claffey | September 1, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Stark Warnings from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and COP26
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | August 26, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
The summit, which will see more 190 world leaders, representatives of civil society and businesses will focus on “Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change”
Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land
by Jim Claffey | August 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
What’s in a Name?
by Jim Claffey | August 12, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Let us celebrate the name change in the best possible way: by becoming real stewards of creation, and by consciously praying that name.
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Commission on the Status of Women – CSW66
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
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Reminder…Climate Change Event: Register Now!
by MaryAnn Dantuono | Mar 19, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Climate change impacts homeless women and girls even more profoundly as entrenched gender inequalities increase their risks.
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Vincentian Women Creating History
by MaryAnn Dantuono | Mar 10, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
March is a month to celebrate Women’s History and the International Day of Women (March 8) and anticipate the new life in springtime.
A Convention to Eliminate Violence and Harassment in the World of Work and the Future of Work
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jun 27, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Information about the Centenary Conference of ILO in Geneva which adopted a Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work.
Vincentian Family at the United Nations – Grass-Roots Survey
by Edmund Keane, SSVP | Jun 20, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of The Grass-Roots Committee, we are assessing how grassroots people view inequalities in their particular country or area.
Homelessness: “You’ve Got to Live it to Know it”
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jun 13, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance (VFHA) recently met in New York with NGO representatives, UN agencies, member states, and others, to brainstorm about February’s Commission on Social Development. The theme of the 2020 Commission will be “Affordable...
Why are Vincentians at UN?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jun 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of the Vincentian Family at the UN, we were recently challenged to reflect on “Why are Vincentians a presence and actively involved at the United Nations?” Each member of the family is an accredited non-governmental organization (NGO) by the Economic and...
Reclaiming our Eco-Human Spirituality
by Guillermo Campuzano | May 30, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Coming from a retreat on “Integral Ecology: Reclaiming our Eco-Human Spirituality” held at St. John’s University, I have been thinking that for our Vincentian family it will be important to have a new formation that connects contemplative and prophetic mysticism with our charism.
Interns Meet Diplomats
by Catherine Prendergast | May 16, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Company of the Daughters of Charity welcomed Seraiah Romero and Maura Avington to be interns at the United Nations. Since fall 2018, they have been actively involved in attending conferences, interacting with various working groups and learning more about the role...
A UN treaty to Protect the High Seas from Overexploitation
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | May 9, 2019 | Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Oceans cover 70 percent of the earth’s surface and are an integral part of the earth’s ecosystem and vital for human survival and well-being, yet we do little to protect them.
Happy Easter from The Vincentian Family at the UN Headquarters in New York
by Edmund Keane, SSVP | May 2, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Members of the Vincentian Family at the UN along with Catholics the world over are celebrating Easter, and preparing to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.
UN’s Indigenous Forum Focusing On Traditional Knowledge
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 25, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This week and next, indigenous peoples are gathered at the UN to discuss traditional knowledge during the 18th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.